Local news from Banks, Buxton, Manning, Roy, and Timber.
Banks • Buxton • Obituary February 23
Obituary: David William Schmidlin
David William "Dave" Schmidlin, 74, a longtime resident of the Banks community recently of Forest Grove passed away on Saturday morning, February 16, 2019 at his home.
Banks Fire District • Awards • Government February 21
Banks Fire District wins Special Districts award
Banks Fire District 13 received the 2019 Outstanding Special District Program Award from the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) for districts with five or fewer full-time employees.
Banks • Library • Event February 21
DIY program coming to Banks Public Library February 28
The Friends of the Banks Public Library will host a free program at the library on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. that discusses self-sufficiency, do-it-yourself (DIY) culture, and their effects on communities.
Banks • Braves • #StaciStrong February 20
Banks community rallies around Rizzo family
As Staci Rizzo's battle with cancer draws to a close, 280 people have donated more than $37,000 for various expenses.
"We just want to thank everyone in our community, including our family and friends for all the support they have given us recently and over the years," said Nick Rizzo.
GALES CREEK • CRASH • HIGHWAY 6 February 19
Suspect arrested in Gales Creek pursuit and crash
23-year-old Jeremiah Libbee was arrested in Portland Tuesday afternoon by the North Plains Police Department with assistance from the Portland Police Bureau.